Opportunity Knocks, the national nonprofit job board, is pleased to be hosting a Nonprofit Career Conference in Philadelphia on November 15, 2011. Opportunity Knocks has held several Nonprofit Career Conferences across the nation to assist job seekers in their nonprofit job search.

Join us for an enriching day of workshops and consultations designed to help you be successful…

November 15, 2011 – Tuesday
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Cost to attend Nonprofit Career Conference: $89 $69 with partial scholarship rate. Limited scholarships are available!

Registration for this conference has closed.

The conference was well organized and drew a great crowd of attendees. Thanks for making this opportunity affordable –this was absolutely key to my being able to attend. – June 2011 San Francisco NP Career Conference Attendee


Nonprofit professionals of all ages who seek to advance their career and for-profit/corporate professionals looking to switch careers to the nonprofit sector.




This full day will consist of 4 Workshops plus all-day Consulting Stations to give participants individual sessions with career consultants, nonprofit educators and subject matter experts in the Philadelphia community.
Download the full conference schedule.


  • Navigating Nonprofits
  • Interviewing Tips from the Employer’s Perspective
  • How to Develop a Brand That Works for you and Gets You Work
  • Staying Competitive in a Changing Nonprofit Sector



    Presenters


  • Kayte Connelly of Best Principled Solutions, LLC
  • Melissa Landsmann, SPHR | Director of Human Resources – Accume Partners and Heather Dromgoole, SPHR | Vice President of Human Resources – Access Group, Inc.
  • Louise Polis, Career Transition Strategist | Career Pro Resume Center, Inc.


    Meet with Career Counselors and Nonprofit Subject Matter Experts throughout the day during 12 minute individual consulting briefs including Resume Guidance and Nonprofit Career Paths and Volunteering.

    Career Consultants will:
    • Analyze your resume and job search strategies
    • Assess your employability skills
    • Understand the current landscape of the nonprofit sector
    • Determine a nonprofit career path
    • Transition from the for profit to nonprofit sector


    It was helpful to do multiple 12 minute sessions with the consultants. -The conference seemed very well thought out with a variety of useful elements. Thanks for the hard work! – June 2011 San Francisco NP Career Conference Attendee


    Bring your Resume! Receive guidance, advice and recommendations at our all day Consulting Stations.

    Cost and Registration


    $69 $89 For a limited time, partial scholarships are available!
    Regular Rate is $89

    Includes the following:
  • 4 Workshops
  • Unlimited visits to the consulting stations
  • Snacks provided throughout the day
  • Raffle entry for free prizes
  • Admission to the post-conference networking event; beverages and light fare will be provided.

    Registration for this conference has closed.
    Must enter in partial scholarship code: NPCONFERENCEPA to receive scholarship rate
    (login to your job seeker account to register)

    Group Discounts available for four or more attendees.
    Contact sales@opportunityknocks.org for more information.

    Directions


    Click here for directions to The African American Museum in Philadelphia





    Click here to download the organization and corporate sponsorship programs.



    Cancellations, No Shows, and Transfers


    Workshop Cancellation Policy: Any registrant choosing to cancel a Career Conference registration will receive a refund minus a $25.00 handling charge. Notice of cancellation must be received by Opportunity Knocks at least five business days prior to the workshop. No refunds can be made after that date under any circumstances.